Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.

- 23 states including CA file lawsuit over suspension of SNAP food aid during shutdown;
- Shutdown enters 4th week of stalemate as more people feel pain, Dems prepare legislation to keep food aid flowing;
- Zimbabwe security agents reportedly bomb site of news conference critical of plan to extend President’s term beyond constitutional 2-term limit;
- House republicans say Biden administration actions void because of alleged autopen misuse;
- Governor Newsom tells Prop 50 donors “you can stop donating” as budget goals met, measure leading in polls

